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300W
CARBON FIBRE
1/3 SHEET
ORBITAL
SANDER
OS187CF
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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C o de: OS187CF IM
Black Magenta
Cyan Yellow D a t e: 080702 E dition: 08 Op: PS
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Contents Warranty 2 Warranty Power Tools Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete Introduction 3 satisfaction with this tool, occasionally, due to the mass Environmental protection 3 manufacturing techniques, a tool may not live up to our required level of performance and you may need the Description of symbols 3 assistance of our service department. Specifications 3 The product is warranted for a 2-year repair warranty for General safety rules 4 home domestic use from the date o
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Introduction Description of symbols Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. your expectations. It has been manufactured under These represent important information about the stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior product or instructions on its use. performance criteria. Wear hearing protection. You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate, Wear eye protection. and, with proper care, it will give you many years Wear
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3. Personal safety General safety rules a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use WARNING. Read all instructions. Failure to follow all common sense when operating a power tool. Do instructions listed below may result in electric shock, not use a power tool while you are tired or under the fire and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of of the warnings listed below refers to your mains operated inattention while oper
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• Ensure your mains supply voltage is the same as your c. Disconnect the plug from the power source before tool rating plate voltage. making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures • Your tool is double insulated for additional protection reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally. against a possible electrical insulation failure within the tool. d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children • Always check walls,
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Wear goggles Wear ear muffs Wear a breathing mask Accessories • 1 x 60 Grit Hook & Loop sandpaper sheet • Sandpaper hole punch • Dust extraction adaptor • Dust canister • Spare set of carbon brushes • Instruction manual Unpacking Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely that your GMC Power Tool is faulty or that a part is missing. If you find anything wrong, do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified. Failure to do so could resu
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Know your product 1. Front handle 2. On/off switch 7 3. Rubber grip handle 4. Dust extraction canister 5. Hook & loop base 3 1 9 2 6. Paper clamp 7. Dust extraction adaptor 11 8. Washable dust bag 9. Removable side clip (x 2) (for carbon brush access) 10. Sandpaper hole punch 4 11. Power ON neon light 8 10 5 6 7
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5. Ordinary (non-Hook & Loop type) sanding sheets can Switching on and off also be used. 1. Connect the plug to the power 6. R elease the paper clamp (5) from both sides of the sander. supply. 7. I nsert the end of the sandpaper under one clamp and pull 2. P ush the on/off switch (1) the paper tight over the base (4) ensuring the holes align forward to start the motor. with those in the base and then clamp the other side. CAUTION. Make sure the tool is 8. The paper should be kept tightly
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• Different grades of sanding paper can be purchased from Using the sander your local hardware store. Available grades are: Coarse, 1. The sander is designed for sanding wood, plastic and Medium and Fine. similar materials. It can be used for sanding back and • Use a coarse grit to sand down rough finishes, medium finishing the surface. grit to smooth the work and fine grit to finish off. 2. This sander is a handy size for medium jobs. • It is best to make a trial run on a scrap piece of m
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Maintenance Replacing the carbon brushes WARNING. Always ensure that the tool is switched 1. T o access a carbon brush, first prise open a side clip (9) off and the plug is removed from the power point before using a flat screwdriver then removing the clip. making any adjustments or maintenance procedures. 1. Keep the tool’s air vents unclogged and clean at all times. 2. R egularly check to see if any dust or foreign matter has entered the grills near the motor and around the on/off swi
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GMC customer assist If your product needs repairing or you simply need help or advice, please contact us on our Customer Assist Line 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand). For prompt service we suggest you log your service request online at www.gmcservice.com.au. Should you not have access to the Internet, please contact our service department on 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand). 7am –7pm, 7days a week (AEST). Please note that if repair is required,
